AllSpice Inspiration
Browse through these posts for recipes, storage tips, and more!
Poppin' Toppin'
Okay, I admit it, the title of this post is ridiculous, but I just couldn't resist! I love popcorn. It is definitely in my top 10 desert island foods and...
What is Curry?
Many Americans are surprised to find out that curry isn't a spice, but rather a blend of spices, chilies and other aromatics. And, the specific blend of spices can vary...
Spice Profile: Coriander
What is Coriander? It surprises many Americans to learn that the somewhat obscure spice called coriander is simply the seed of the popular cilantro plant. More mild and less controversial...
Mexican Hot Chocolate
The weather may be warming up, but that doesn't mean that I am ready to give up hot chocolate. Nothing starts a morning quite like a warm, sweet cup of...
Spice Profile: Cloves
Scientific Name Syzyium Aromaticum What are Cloves? Few spices have as recognizable a scent as cloves. Warm and peppery in smell, cloves can be surprisingly bitter and even numbing in...
Spice Profile: Cinnamon
Scientific Name Cinnamomum zelanicum What is Cinnamon? There are many varieties of cinnamon (see our post on varieties of cinnamon). All are the bark of various evergreen trees in the...
Mulled Wine
Living in Wisconsin, I have come to expect bitterly cold winters. So, imagine my delight at a December of temperatures in the 40s and 50s. Was it unsettling? yes, but...
Gin and Tonic
The difference between a high quality and low quality gin is profound. A high quality gin offers complex flavors that instantly send you to a lush Northern California hillside or...
